Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN

Location: 22 Hospital Ave, Danbury CT, 06810

Employment Type: Full Time: (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & every other weekend)

Department: Nursing.

About Us:
Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our seniors and be a part of something bigger than themselves. It’s not just a job. It’s an extraordinary life.

Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider. We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live “the good life” in a safe environment. As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking Staff Accountants to become part of our family. We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Position Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assists and supports the Resident Services Director with the overall implementation, delivery, and coordination of nursing services in the community. **Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse currently licensed to practice in the State of Connecticut.

Key Responsibilities:

Medication administration
Direct care and service to residents
Teaching and wellness counseling
Health Promotion
Participation in assessments under the supervision of the Resident Services Director (RN)
Support of residents and families
Oversight of Certified Nursing Assistants
Training of associates and auditing of care
Completing monthly in-service training as required

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification

Licensed Practical Nurse currently licensed to practice in the CT state
Two years full time or full time equivalent clinical experience
Experience and/or special interest working with older adults
Prior dementia and psych experience strongly preferred but not mandatory
Able to perform tasks which may be physically demanding such as pushing, bending and lifting up to 50lbs.
Ability to maintain positive working relationships with residents, their families, peers and other staff members
In good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases

Why You'll Love working for Us:

Competitive wages
Flexible shifts
Growth opportunities
Bonus & incentive programs
Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees.

Education

Required

Technical/other training or better in Nursing

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Licensed Practical Nurse

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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